Finding the perfect holiday gift for horse owners and equestrians can be a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for their passion. Whether they are experienced riders, horse enthusiasts, or just beginning their equestrian journey, there are plenty of unique and practical options to choose from. Let’s go through some ideas to inspire your gift-giving… Read more »
Owning a horse is a fun and rewarding experience for animal lovers. Of course, as a horse owner, it’s important to ensure your horse receives consistent, quality care to keep it happy and healthy. It can be a rather expensive endeavor after factoring in food, satisfactory housing, boarding, and cleaning supplies, veterinary bills, and the other… Read more »
Determining where your horse is going to call home can be a difficult decision. Ultimately, the choice boils down to two options: building a horse barn on your property or renting space at a boarding facility. For some horse owners, boarding is a necessity, simply because they don’t have the space for a barn or… Read more »
Purchasing a horse of your own is a big step to take. If you’re looking at buying a horse, you should, at this point, have extensive experience with handling and riding a horse you’ve leased. This is the only way to ensure you’re truly ready for the responsibility, time commitment, and emotional commitment of owning… Read more »
Horses are beautiful animals that make great workers, riding partners, and loving companions. One of the most amazing things about them is that, although they’re incredibly strong and powerful, they are gentle creatures by nature. That being said, it is important to remember that a horse is capable of serious damage and injury if they’re… Read more »
Getting older is a fact of life. It’s a fact not just of human life, but of equine life too. The needs of an older horse are different than their younger counterparts in any season. But in winter especially, you’ll need to take extra care to ensure your senior horse remains in good health. Here… Read more »
Did you know that horses are considered herd animals? It’s true! Horses are social by nature and can actually become lonely and anxious if they don’t get the companionship they crave. It can sometimes be difficult for a horse owner to fulfill this need by themselves. Fortunately, horses are amiable creatures that get along with… Read more »
If you’re a horse owner and lover, you probably like to think of your horse as invincible—perpetually galloping joyfully in the fields and ready for a ride. Unfortunately, like all animals, they are susceptible to disease and other physical ailments. As a responsible horse owner, it is crucial that you educate yourself about the most… Read more »
Halloween is just around the corner, which means riders and owners are getting ready to celebrate with their horses! There are a lot of opportunities to get festive with your horse at holiday barn parties, when the trick-or-treaters come around, and in seasonal costume classes. If you and your horse are planning on getting spooky… Read more »
